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Which compound is more acidic? I. pKa ~35 II. pKa ~9 A. I, because there is no oxygen in the molecule B. II, because there are two oxygen atoms in the molecule C. II, because its conjugate base is resonance stabilized D. I, because the pKa value is bigger

          Which compound is more acidic?
I. pKa ~35
II. pKa ~9
A. I, because there is no oxygen in the molecule
B. II, because there are two oxygen atoms in the molecule
C. II, because its conjugate base is resonance stabilized
D. I, because the pKa value is bigger

Which compound is more acidic?
I. pKa 35
II. pKa 9
A. I, because there is no oxygen in the molecule
B. II, because there are two oxygen atoms in the molecule
C. II, because its conjugate base is resonance stabilized
D. I, because the pKa value is bigger

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Madhur L

05/06/2023

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So, comparing the pKa values of -35 and 9, we can conclude that the compound with a pKa of -35 is more acidic. Now, let's analyze the given options: A. Oxygen presence is not the only factor determining acidity. B. The number of oxygen atoms is not the only Show more…

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Which compound is more acidic? I. pKa ~35 II. pKa ~9 A. I, because there is no oxygen in the molecule B. II, because there are two oxygen atoms in the molecule C. II, because its conjugate base is resonance stabilized D. I, because the pKa value is bigger